What's WRONG With Modern Dentistry & How To Fix Your Mouth, Sleep & Oral Microbiome For Good, With Dr. Eniko Loud & The Whole Health Dentistry Team (Best of LIFE Network's Experts!)

Ben Greenfield

Dec 25, 2025

Episode description

Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/lneniko

In today's episode with Dr. Eniko Loud, Dr. Ghazal Sophia Taghavi, and Catherine Staffeldt, esteemed practitioners in the field of bioesthetic dentistry, you'll get to explore the ins and outs of holistic oral care, from proper brushing and flossing techniques to the integration of Ayurvedic practices in dental health. You'll also discover the importance of maintaining a balanced oral microbiome, the benefits of crunchy foods for jaw development, and the lesser-known impacts of dental practices on overall health, including sleep quality and systemic conditions. Plus, we'll delve into innovative treatments like tongue scraping, myofunctional therapy, and bioesthetic dentistry's role in restoring natural mouth function, and much more (like the innovative treatments and care I've been receiving from the Whole Health Dentistry Team out in Scottsdale, Arizona!).

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Release tongue restriction to alleviate body pain

The body's deep frontal fascia line connects from the tip of the tongue all the way down to the toes, meaning tongue restriction can cause pain elsewhere in the body.

#pain

#tongue

Create Ayurvedic tooth powder to prevent plaque and tighten gums

You can create a powerful, astringent tooth powder by combining Triphala, Himalayan pink salt, and black pepper to prevent plaque and tighten gums.

#ayurveda

#toothpaste

Angle toothbrush at 45-degrees for effective cleaning

To properly clean your teeth and gums, you should angle a regular toothbrush at a 45-degree angle toward the gum line.

#oral-health

#toothpaste

Floss to introduce oxygen and combat gum disease

A primary purpose of flossing is to introduce oxygen under the gum line to kill the anaerobic bacteria that cause bleeding gums.

#bacteria

#flossing

Achieve proper oral posture with tongue vacuum seal

For proper oral posture, your entire tongue—tip, middle, and back—should be lightly suctioned to the roof of your mouth, creating a vacuum seal.

#oral-health

Prioritize biological function in bioesthetic dentistry for lasting results

Bioesthetic dentistry focuses on restoring the biological form and function of the bite, jaw, and muscles before addressing aesthetics to ensure a long-lasting result.

#dental-health

Monitor tongue coating to assess liver health

The coating on your tongue in the morning can be toxic residue that your liver detoxified overnight, and its color can indicate your liver's health.

#liver

#tongue

Correct dental work to maintain HRV and improve sleep

Improperly done dental work can throw the musculoskeletal system out of balance, potentially affecting the vagus nerve and leading to lower HRV and poor sleep.

#dental-health

#HRV

Utilize oral probiotics to enhance oral microbiome health

To repopulate the mouth with good bacteria, you can use specific oral probiotic tablets like Probiora Pro or Biocidin Botanicals' Dental flora, which you let dissolve in your mouth after brushing at night.

#oral-health

#probiotics

Avoid combining fruits with dairy for better digestion

According to Ayurvedic principles, combining fruits with dairy is an incompatible food combination because the fruit will ferment the dairy in your stomach.